Red Tail Rasbora

🔥 Red Tail Rasbora (Rasbora borapetensis)

Add sleek colour and constant movement to your aquarium with the striking Red Tail Rasbora. Known for its silver-gold body and bold red stripe leading into a vivid red tail, this active schooling fish brings clean contrast and energy to community aquariums.

Hardy, adaptable, and visually sharp in groups, Red Tail Rasboras are an excellent choice for aquarists looking for a reliable mid-sized schooling species.

🌿 Why Choose Red Tail Rasbora?

❤️ Bright red tail and lateral stripe
🐠 Active and fast schooling behaviour
✨ Sleek silver-gold shimmering body
🌱 Great for planted and community aquariums
⭐ Hardy and reliable rasbora species in the UK

When kept in groups, Red Tail Rasboras form fast-moving shoals that flash red as they turn, adding continuous motion and contrast to the aquarium.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Rasbora borapetensis
📛 Common Name: Red Tail Rasbora
🏠 Tank Size: 80L+ recommended
🌡️ Temperature: 23–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful (very active)
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, frozen & live foods
👥 Group Size: 6–10+ recommended

Red Tail Rasboras thrive in well-maintained aquariums with open swimming space and planted edges for cover and security.

🐠 Compatibility

Best suited for active community aquariums. Ideal tank mates include barbs, rainbowfish, larger tetras, Corydoras, and other robust peaceful species. Avoid very small or slow-moving fish that may be stressed by their activity.

Important Notes

Red Tail Rasboras are strong swimmers and do best in larger aquariums with good flow and oxygenation. Keeping them in larger groups encourages natural schooling and reduces skittish behaviour.

The Red Tail Rasbora is a great choice for UK aquarists looking for a hardy, energetic schooling fish with clean colour contrast and reliable behaviour in community aquariums.